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My husbands 3 main arteries are severely damaged. hes had a few heart attacks in the past and now he wants to have bypass surgery done. can he travel.
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Can't tell: depends on his general condition otherwise, where is he traveling to, duration of travel, is it for work or leisure, health facilities where he is traveling. Several questions, only his cardiologist would be able to answer for his safety, all the best
Answered 7/15/2017
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